North Dakota State Board of
Addiction Counseling Examiners
P. O. Box 1053
Bismarck, ND 58502
board@ndbace.org
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
In order to apply for licensure, you will need to complete the Application for Licensure form and return it to the NDBACE office. The time frame for application review may be up to 3 months as some applications must be reviewed by the full board at one of its quarterly meetings. (see Calendar page for upcoming meeting dates).
Two references are required for initial licensure, using the below form. A transcript Review Form will also need to be submitted for initial licensure.
You must be licensed in North Dakota to work as an addiction counselor in the State. A license from another state cannot simply “transfer” to a North Dakota license. If you have practiced or been licensed in another jurisdiction other than North Dakota, you must indicate this on the application. Submit a completed Out of State Application in addition to the items listed above. You will also need to send a verification request form to the appropriate jurisdiction. The completed forms can be sent directly to NDBACE. The board must receive the verification forms in order to process your application.
NCC AP MAC Credential Verification
NCC AP NCAC II Credential Verification
It is your responsibility to properly complete the forms and send them to the NDBACE office at the address listed above. If you do not complete the application in full, it will be returned to you along with your application fee, and it will not be processed until it is complete.
If you need any help or have any questions during the application process, please call the NDBACE office at (701) 255-1439.
Private Practice
LCACs and MACs are eligible for private practice in North Dakota. Registration is required through NDBACE.
Note: To participate in substance use counseling private practice in North Dakota, you also need to obtain a program license from the Division of Behavioral Health.